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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

Jsnklns-COmpton. The ro.., .
DR.. R K Compton was the .r,as-s.s",.,,,
"edd'ng on Wednesday evening T,s con
'rae'ing parties were Mr.. Csn6ela r..,i.s
'a'e OF Baltimore, and the favori,e i'm. ,orie
Y belle Of that section, Miss Nellie win,
compton, a daughter Of Dr.. K. K c,n,,.u
a prominent physician Of this county Tn,
nnrtials took place at 6 o clock in ,bs ....,,g
IN the beautiful lawn in the front vo,d ia.
DOCTORS pretty dwelling. At the a,,,;o,sd
honF The bride reclining on the arm Of her of
hanced, preceded BY her three sis,ers MISC.
Jennie, Maggie and Mollie, bridesmaid, ana
h''sts. Courtney Jenkins brother ,r NE
groom John Morris, half brother of the
groom and Keith Compton. broth.
er Of the bride, groomsmep a,,.rged
from the pnrlor Of the dwelling and
formed in line in the yard. D,ec,l, in
front stood Father Wallace, III, m,n;.,er 10
perform the ceremony. Over the h..a ~ the
happy couple, apparently suspended in SPACE.
an alcoYe OF fragrant flowers hung. while on
either side and around the bridal marty Iovely
plants, evergreens and flowers frpshened br the
evening dews held up their tuv bud. as
though 70 witness the happy union Of two
hearts in one, and to bless their f,ture
with the sweetest gifts Of earth. Nature in
her kindness seemed to have seletsJ the
spot and beautifed it with its BRIGHTEST
gems for the occasion Soon the familiar
words Of the matrimonial service came from the
minister's lips and the happy pair we're made
man and wife. Congratulations and merry
hand shaking followed in wishing well the
happiness Of the young groom
and his blushing bride. Refresh
ments were then served after which
the bride and groom repaired to the latter
residence. The bride was attired in a
white mule handsomely trimmed with lace
aud a bonnet to correspond, carrying in her
hand bouquet Of white lilies and white
carnstlons-a present from B. D. Tubman.
The bridesmaids were also Handsomely
dressed in goods ola similar quality and shade.
The groom wore dark getaway suit. No
cards were issued but host of friends Of the
popular couple were in attendance Among
them were Dr Morris and wife OF Baltimore.
mother and Step father Of the COON Mrs.
T. Kc'by smith, Of Philadelphia Mrs Dlru,.
OF Washington city, Rev. Mr. laai,y,
Mr.J N. Warning AMI family, Dr. Chapm III
and family. Mr. Nelson aud wife, Nr. A W.
Thomas anl wife, Mr.. Marshall Thom,s aud
wire, Mr. 4 NJ Bryan and wife, Nc. VIM d
Cox aud Wife, Mr.. u. ". b.
Mepherson and daughter, Mrs. Eriz,
neth Mcpherson. Mrs. b. b Tub
man, Mrs Edgar Brawner and Miss Belle
Brawner, Misses Lille Harris and Eva Man
ring, Mr.. Paul Wills and sisters, Messrs
Robert Chapman, II. lIeber Boswell,
T. Henry Medley, and al.
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Praising PicawaXen.-

PraiSing PicawaXen. Miss Sue Ste
vens, daughter of Judge Stevens, 1923 Jefier'
son street this city, has just returned from a
three months visit TO Mr.. Henry Il Harris,
OF Pcawaxcn, Charles county Maryland. I
Miss Stevens has been greatly benefited in
health by the trip and speaks in praise first
of tbs kindness offriends in making her visit
to that locality; second, of the delight she ex-
perienced in the generous hospitality Of ,hose
with whom she became acquainted With there
third of the freshness and flavsr Of the Poto-
mac bivalves i fourth, ofthe beauty ofthe seed
budding & blossoming which was everywhere
going on, and the grnndless and beatty Of
the scenery she saw Miss Stevens has been
welcomed home by large circle offriends who
admire her for her grace of person and intel
lectual abilities ofrare excellence. illustrated
Public Press, Kansas Cuy, No.
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Chapel PoiHt.-Mr. II.

Chapel POiRt.-Mr II. T. TompkinS,
the proprietor Of the summer resort at Chapel
Point, is about concluding all the necessary
arrangements and improvements to open the
resort on the 10Th instant lie has obtained
the steamer John Hampton, which win make
daily trips 10 aud from Washington, begin
ming Sunday week The spacious pavilion
has been completed, the attractive porch on
the east side of the hotel finished and many
Other needed repairs on the buildings, and the
grounds have been made, the lawns nicely
trimmed and the hotel is now receiving the
finishing touch from the painter brush
making the pace one Of the most attract ye
on the river. All the appointments have been
made with view of accommodating large
crowd in which we hope the clever proprietor
will not be disappointed. The hotel has been
christencd the Prospect House The new
proprietor is stirring, industrious person,
possessed of tact and good Judgment and
seems in every way fitted 10 become prosper
oIs as well as a popular host.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

New Way Of Milking.-A corrcsPon-
dcut Of the California gives the following: -
One summe- four or i've wears ago. | VS.
milking Two cows. used % milk, rs sup
pose most all do, with both han Is, one up
and the other down, alternately. One of tie
cows had been in milk ahoul month. and
her teas reing very sore, she VS. quite rest
less. changed my WY OF milking, biiug-
lag both hands npau down together, instead
OF alternately. The change hld some effect,
50 kept it up. Ir about n week aftcrward /
found there was nm increase in the flow Of
milk Of probably eight or leu per cent, with
out any change in the p stute. was sur
prised, | did not understand it, but tried
the same plan on the ether COW which had
been in milk for four or five months. There
was an increase in her milk, but not so great,
maybe not more than three OF four per cent.
Sheriff Simpson has new way to go home
instead Of gong straight down the road, lie
turns to the left below Lothair.
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Death of Mrs. Dir. John t Digges.

Died, Tuesday evening about o'clock, Mrs
Cassie Digges, wife of DR.. John I. Digges,
and sister Of Messrs. Hugh and John II. Mitch.
ell, aged about 81 wears The deceased wa;
apparently in good health up to a few day,
before her death, when she was taken with an
affection of the heart and a serious brain trou.
BILE resulting as above stated Her funeral
took place yesterday evening, and her remains
were inferred in the burial ground near her
home. She leaves five small chill
dren, the Youngest an infant. The
deceased was widely known throughout the
county and greatly beloved by host oil
friends who will ever cherish the fondest
recollection of her sweet and lovely character
Our sincere sympathy is extended her be-
reaved husband and relatives in their severe
affection
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Iocoi gyeVif,es.

] Miss Bis R"yles ass returned home. after
an extended visit to Washington.
Miss Maria Edclcn Of fillmore &. visiting
her sister Mrs. j. \. Wills
Wheat is .aid to be seriously injured BY the
rust and scab.
The next drill Of the Howard Rifles will :
on tuesday the 2sth At half past O'Clock.
Harvest will begin Tomorrow, few crois
are ripe.
a Democrat in the 5ih Election District
SAYS he must 90 as a delegate to Port Tobac.
co this summer, or be politically killed
Nr Brook Matthews has abandoned the idea
Of going to Ala, and has accepted an agency
for reaper.
The Knights of Labor Of Waldorf are max.
ing the necessary preparation to celebrate the
4th Of July
Ensign, Joseph R Wilmer, L. : Navy,
aud wife paid a short visit to the county dur
ing the week
The county commissioners were In session
during the week passing account. againt the
county.
Mr. W Ell Covington Of Rock Point has
canned a few peas this season The pea crop
being short there were not many to can.
Mr. 5. Cox Jr., of the Custom House was
in town on Tuesday. Ills trip was of bust
ness nature, and of course politics was a sub.
jet foreign % to his mind.
Mr., Charles Lancaster, Cobb Neck's pop
ular bachelor, says he never gives the gals"
a thought now. Young ladies an Indignation
meeting is in order.
Mr. John T. Davis, whose name has been
mentioned with others as candidate for the
Democratic Nomination for the Legislature
states emphatcally thathe is not a candidate.
The St Marys Enterprise is authority for
saying that Mr. B. II. Camalier, counsel for
Biscoe, thinks the time has arrived when his
duty to his client Should cease.
The managers ofLower Cedar Point, have
chartered the handsome steamer II. e. Bishop,
which will commence making trips from
Washington TO that resort on the 10th instant
The will of the late J. H. D. Wingate was
probated on Tuesday. One hundred and
doy dollars is devised to Mrs John T. Dut-
ton, his daughter. and the residue to Thomas
Wingatc his son
DR.. W. r. Wilmer visited relatives in the
county during the early part Of the week
lie was in Port Tobacco on Tuesday attending
to private matters with the county commits.
sion, rs
Hon Barnes Compton, M6ssrs 7. r. Hally,
c. + Wade, P II. Muscheue b. D. THURMAN,
Drs. r. X. Compton aud W r. Wilmer
were elected honorary members Of the How
ard Rifles at meeting of the company held
on Tuesday last.
Tuesday VAS busy day with the Demo-
cratic politicians. Senator Elelens chances
for the gunernatorii nomiultio were freely
discussed, aud every fellow who hid an axe 10
g'iud through the senator preten led to be lis
strongest supporter. Flattery is sure in
road to the human heart
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17
Rheumatism and Neuralgia Cured Im
TNNn

The Indian Chemical Company have iiscov-
cred a compound which acts with truly mar
velous rapidity in the cure of Rheumatism
and Neuralgia. We guarantee it to cure any
and every case of acute InHammatory Rheu-
matism and Neuralgia in days, and to give
immediate relief in chronic cases and effect a
speedy cure. On receipt of 80 cents, in two
cent stamps, we will send to any address the
prescription for this wonderful compound,
which can be filled by your home druggist at
small cost We take this means of giving our
discovery to the public instead Of putting it
out as a patent medicine, it being much less
expensive. We will gladly refund money if
satisfaction is not given.
THE INDIANA CHEMICAL COMPANY,
feb Aim Charlottesville, Ind.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

Mr. y H. Frohlichstein, of Mobile Ala
writes; take great pleasure in recom,,snd.
ing Or. King New Discovery for ConSnTn.
non, having used it for a severe attssL n
bronchitis and catarrh. Il gave me i ''s
reliet and entirely cured me and bavo not
been afflicted since also beg 10 sta,a hat
mad tried other remedie. with M @'nea I' -.
suit Have also used Electric ~ ou IA
Dr. King Aew life Pills. bo,b osg.:@. 49, az
reNom@t2d Dr. E.ag New Dis De-. V s,-
consumption, coughs and colds ( Us :. -,
W Padgets. "ve al w.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

Ola CHARLES tOdntliiI.-Df Thomas Il.
Maddox, Of A5xaudlia, Louisiana, arrived
at Rockville Montgomery county, Nd, last
week On visit 10 his nephew, T. G. J
Maddox pr Maddox i. in the nincty.fft
yelr Of his aye lie was horn in this county
in February, l7o3 Went to Non,serrat
one Of the West India islands, 10 1910, and
read medicine with Dr. Beuilmie Harris for
three years In 1873 he lett and attended
lectures for three wears at Edinburg, Scotland
Ia 1917 he settled in this county. In 1919 he
settled in Matches, Miss, where be remained
but short time, when he removed to Alex
nudria, La, where he practiced melciue and
was engaged in planting until the breaking
out Of The var, Though he lost heavily by
tine wnt, he is still wealthy man, The doc
tor, although so old, it is said was
not atigued in the slightest on his
arrival. lie converses and writes fluently,
takes no rest during the day, retires at 8 p. m +,
and rises at daylight lie SAYS he never
smoked or ohewed tobacco or drank grog."
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Mnmdorfnl Cnr.s

W. D. Hoyt Co., wholesale and retail
druggists of Rome, Ga, say; We have been
selling Dr. Kings New Discovery, Electric
Bitters and Bucklen Arnica Silvc for foul
years Have never handled remedies that sci
as we'll, or give such universal satisfaction n
There have been some wonderful cures effected
Nv these medicines in this city. Several cases
of pronounced Consumption have been entire
ly cured by use OF few bottles Of Dr. King
New Discovery, taken in connection with
Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always
Sold by W. W Padgett.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

A Bishop at Last The Ninth Annual
Convention Of the p L. Diocese OF Easton,
comprising the Eastern Shore counties OF
Maryland assembled a few days ago at Inn
manuel Church, Cbesiertown, for the purpose
OF electing a bishop TO succeed the late Bishop
Lay, FIVE successors having already bcen
elected and declined At tbs meeting Rev.
DR.. Lindsay Of Georgetown was elected on
the second ballot, but be declined the honor
That body Immediately went to work and
elected Rev VIM F. Adams, late Missionary
Bsaop o. New Ms1!eo aaa nov rector Q:
Trinity Churcb, yieks5urg, Mss TO tie Va
,-nt Blshopril lie has signlhed MS wiling
Isss to accept the appointment.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

To Get Rid 8f Rats. 4 writer in lie
Scientific American says he cleared his prem
i,es Of the detestnble verniuc by making
whiJcwlsa yellow with copperaa, and cover
Ing the stones and ratters IN the cellar with it,.
/ Ia every creyire in which AIT might 90, he
puts the err stalls of the copperas, and scatter
FL n the corners Of the floor The result WAS
the complete disappearance Of rats and mice
Since that time not "A rat or mouse has been
ks,.en ..e..r the house Every spring the Gel ar
Is coated with the yellow wash rs pa fer,
aud rs rat eXterminator and no I, phoid,
/ dNsentery or fever attacks the family. Never
allow rats and mice to he poisoned in the
house; they are apt to die between the walls
aad produce much anne, ance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

appointment -CAptiio L'krr has ap
pointed a. " Nete, of Charles county, fire
man on The oyster police steamer Governor
Thomas Beacon.
This is news TO us of this section and doubt
less news to Nr A. W. Neale, who Of late h,.
not been caudidt'c for any office. Mr.
Ncale is prosperous farmer, and We feel SAT,
in saving that when he hears Of his good
luck, he will decline the distinguished honor(?
of being fireman on the steamer Governor
Thomas, and pursue ms heretofore the peacefu
avocation ola farmer
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observation-disclosures,

scarcely OF Soft Grabs SOFT crabs have
Teen scare this season owing to the
rainy weathe' which drove them into
deep water and stopped the shedding Il
Is SAID that those who make it regulaT bus
mess of catching crabs, dredge for them as
they do oysters, and then put them in live
boxes where they shed Ia this way they
generally have few for market They are
selling from 80 to 80 cents per dozen
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- . -

Reliability is the greatest possible ad-
vortisement for Clothing House, and our
regular patrons who come season after season
should not forget TO recommend their friends,
or, better yet, bring them along 70 inspect the
msrvellously attractive Stock Of Spring Gar
ments for men, Boys and Childfen, now on
counters. Prices extra low. 0ehm i Son,
Pratt and Hanover Streets, Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

the name indicates a Regulator of thai
most important organ, the Liver Is your
Liver out of order? Then is your whole sys-
TEN deranged, the breath offensive, you have
headache, feel langud, dispirited, and ner-
vous, no appetite, sleep is troubled and unre-
freshing. Simmons Liver Regulator restores
the healthy action of the Liver See that you
get the Genuine, prepared by J. II. Zeiln Il
Co.
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RnclIen.s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises
sores, ulcers, salt, rheum, fever sores, letter
chapped hands, chilblains eorns and all skin
erupton5, and positively cures piles, or no
pay required 1t is guaranteed 10 give per
feet satisfaction, or money refunded Price
% cents per box For sale by ". W. Padgett.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

The New Wharf Finished The
vhufor the Washington mist ure stdI-
road atSt Ntrys city 81. Nry county
MAJ, has been completed lts stated that
900 men Will shortly bc placed % Tire rold
to complete tito California, nine miles from
the wharf, and Immediately afterwards the
road will be completed to Mechanicsvile, to
winch latter point the road is now running
NJ Brandywine, Prince Georges county, the
present northern terminus Of the road, an ex-
tension will be made 10 Washington It is
spid bv those interested that the rotl will be
running over its entire length by next fall
Efforts are being made to this end
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

~ Johns College The annual com
mcnccmcnt At St Johns college will take
place on Thursday June Goth The other
v1crciscs during graduation week will include
,he baccalaurene sermon, Sunday, June 2G'h
celebration Of PhiloR,in Society, 27th class
day exercises 2sth; address before the litera-
societies, 2sth; farewell hop by class of So,
"a the 3aih; alumni reunion on the evening
Of thc aoth THE cIas, ohiccrsare v Por-
ANN president John Eidout secretary e..
Edwin Carl. saGstcian TIL Iue.>. historian
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17
YEARLY TIES.

Marriage Licen es The clerk issue !
,le following marriage licenses during The
wcrs Thomas G. jenkins, aut Miss Nellie
rnmnn n. J.mc. B Welch and -.
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Fits:-All fits stopped free by Dr.. Kline
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first day s
use Marvellous cures. Treatise and ~ trial
bottle free to fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline,
93l Arch Street, Philadelphia Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17
TORRENT ORLGASE.

Two No farms. Conveniently located, VITA
all necessary buildings, 10 rent o. lease Tor
4 term cf years. Tor Terms apply 70
J. +. MATHEWS.
is I7-bt Attorney at Law.
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MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,
ESTABLISHED ~ 1874.
Published every Fridny morning.
Tie Young mans advocate,
The poor man friend
A. rusEY, Publisher.

Terms N adyertisng: For plain nnttcr.
g. o t,r square Is lines for the FIRST inser-
So, III rents for each subsequent insertion.
Rolc mud figure matter double the above rates
49,. ..,.tt.as b,tr rs,trQ
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EafaI mS Qusonol.

20 The Oe5c, q he lNpkPENnENT ha' hssn
.,..a,,d m me- frH Fyor Of ne Masonic NJ :,
,.nea,qieiy opposite ne BP''eotai Church.
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COLLECTORS SALE

By virtue of authority vested in me as Col
ector of taxes for the 4th Collection District
OF Charles county, will sell at public sale to
the highest bidder for cash 1T Malcolm Sta
ton, on the line Of the Washington and Poto
mae Railroad late the Southern Maryland
Railroad. on
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

Tuesday VAS a busy day with the Demo-
cratic politicians. Senator Elelen chances
for the gunernatorit nnmiuiion were freely
discussed, aud every fellow who had an axe 10
g'iui through the icnuor preten led to be lis
strongest supporter. Flattery is sure in
road to the human heart
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-17

Hon Barnes Compton, Messrs 7. R. Hally
G. + Wade, P II. Muschette, b. D. Tubrnau
Drs R. X. Compton aud W. R. Whine
were elected honorary members of the How
ard Rifles alta meeting of the company he'll
on TUESDAY last.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-12-10
The Only Accident.

Ibid any of your family get cut to
pieces with mowing-mnchnc this
yoar?" he asked Of farmer on the
market yesterday.
mo. sir"
"Any legs taken off 10y the rcaperP'
"Not n leg.
"Any one fall off a haystack and run
"a pitchfork into himP'
'No. sir"
'Any one get wound up in the
tumbling-rod of the thrashing-ma'
chineP'
mo, sir"
"Anv one killed 10y the explosion Of
portable bolerP"
'No."
"Nonc of the women burned to doath
by keroscneP'
NO"
"Well. you ought TO be thankful"
"Ycs, | suppose SO. The only acCi-
dent we had in our neighborhood oc.
Cured to chap who came out from
the city to stay day or two with me.
lie fell asleep in the orchard and
calf chewcd all the hair off his headv'
Detroit Free Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-12-10
Getting EXERCISE.

A gentleman who made the passage
from England to this country in the
days before steamships were run drew
out a perfectly characteristic obscrva-
tion from an Irish fellow-passcngcr.
As the voyage was long and tircsomc,
he used TO walk the deck with an APP
pcarancc of rcstlessncss, while the
lrishman would stretch himself on a
bench, and lie all day with his eyes
fixed on the masts rs If it were a book.
"Pon my conscience, Mr. b"
he exclaimed one day. IL wonder YOU
don't wear out your legs!'
why" was the reply, "whcn a man
has but space of twenty feet by four
to turn in. he can scarcely take too
much exercise"
"But where's the need of cxcrciscP"
"Thc nccdP'
"Yos. Doesn't the captain say tho
ship is carrying us two hundred miles
n dayP Surely that's exercise enough"
-iouth'S Companion
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-12-10

The political clouds in tickle France
have been somewhat cleared by the elec.
tion of successor TO Mr., Grevy, which
event took place last Saturday. Promi-
nent Frenchmen like Ferry, Freycinet
and saussier were out-distanced in the
race by a comparatively obscure man.
Sadi- Carnot. The new president comes
from excellent Republican stock, his
grandfather and father having been
prominent men oftheir day. lie has had
considerable political experience and is
regarded as safe man and good
hnancier.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-12-10

President Cleveland seems TO have
mrde lucky hit in the length of his
message. lie used the boiling down
process unsparingly and the country is
pleased with the result. II is the short
est message on record containing only
5000 words and taking only twenty-five
minutes TO peruse, The contents To- seem
to please all parties for the Providence
Journal says "The Presidents message is
n practical and business like document. :"
And the Telegram calls il is brief and
forcible message"